Dogs out west and hazards to avoid...
We're contemplating a few weeks this year to visit some of the Utah parks. While National parks aren't very dog friendly, it looks like state parks are better (leashed on trails, etc.). Plus, of cou...
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Other than rattle snakes and black widow spiders most of the other critters won't kill the dog. Keep him on leash and don't let him jump or step over rock or logs. Use the same precautions as you would to protect yourself. You can also train dogs to avoid snakes, but it seems like you can't train terriers to not go after them. Consider treating him with flea and tick repellant, heartworm medication, etc. same as if you were at home. If you don't turn over logs and rocks it's unlikely that you'll even see any of these critters. They're mostly nocturnal. We're lucky to see more than one or two snakes per year, and they're usually bull snakes.
If you're in an area with coyotes, don't tie them up unattended or they 're likely to be eaten. Happens often in our area.
If you're in an area with coyotes, don't tie them up unattended or they 're likely to be eaten. Happens often in our area.
